Zero DSRide Through Anything

The Zero DS is the world’s most versatile electric motorcycle. Easy to control in the dirt and nimble on the streets, the Zero DS’s generous suspension travel and dual-purpose tires allow riders to traverse just about anything. Smooth power delivery and upright ergonomics ensure you’ll get wherever you’re going, quickly and comfortably.

Available in two configurations:

Zero S ZF13.0 – Step up to the larger 13.0 kWh power pack, and you’ll see double the range. Add a Power Tank to ride even farther.

What’s New for 2018

Charge at up to 151 kilometers per hour using the 6 kW Charge Tank at Level 2 charging stations, 6x faster than when using standard, Level 1, 110 V outlets.

The Zero DS ZF7.2 travels up to 132 km per charge, courtesy of improved chemistry in the Z-Force® power pack, the highest power and energy density battery in today’s transportation industry.

Thanks to new gearing, and a higher maximum motor rpm, the compact and lighter weight Zero DS ZF7.2 now offers 11% more rear wheel torque to slingshot ahead of fellow motorists, without giving up any top speed.

The Zero DS ZF13.0 powertrain is fine tuned to deliver up to 30% more power and torque at highway speeds to make high-speed passes that much more fun.

Pricing and Warranty

Manufacturer’s Suggested Retail Price (MSRP1)

2018

ZF7.2

ZF13.0

Power Tank2

Charge Tank2

Quick Charger

Zero DS

$14,395 CAD

$18,295 CAD

$3,695 CAD

$2,995 CAD

$900 CAD

1. MSRP does not include shipping, applicable taxes, PDI, registration or dealer installation. Zero Motorcycles are available exclusively through authorized dealers. Dealer sets actual price. Government incentives may apply. Financing may be available to qualifying customers at participating dealers.

2. As they occupy the same space, a Power Tank and Charge Tank may not be installed on the same motorcycle.

The 2017 model line arrives at North American dealerships in November 2016. Motorcycles come with a two-year standard warranty and a 5-year/unlimited mileage warranty on the power pack.

Specs

A “City” range test is specified to determine riding range during “stop-and-go” operation typically found in urban areas. This estimate is provided following the SAE J2982 Riding Range Test Procedure for On-Highway Electric Motorcycles to provide a reasonable and consistent basis for manufacturers to inform prospective owners of the riding range that can be expected under specified operating conditions. Actual range will vary based upon riding conditions and habits.

82 miles (132 km)

147 miles (237 km)

188 miles (303 km)

Highway, 55 mph (89 km/h)

This is meant to provide a range value that riders can expect to achieve when riding their motorcycle on a highway at a steady speed of 55 mph (89 km/h) according to the SAE J2982 Riding Range Test Procedure. Actual range will vary based upon riding conditions and habits.

49 miles (79 km)

88 miles (142 km)

112 miles (180 km)

» Combined

The combined or “Highway Commuting” range calculation procedure is specified to determine riding range in urban areas when operation consists of 50% stop-and-go operation and 50% operation on urban freeways under levels of congestion that allow for quasi-steady speeds of 55 mph (89 km/h). This estimate is provided following the SAE J2982 Riding Range Test Procedure. Actual range will vary based upon riding conditions and habits.

61 miles (98 km)

110 miles (177 km)

141 miles (227 km)

Highway, 70 mph (113 km/h)

This is meant to provide a range value that riders can expect to achieve when riding their motorcycle on a highway at a steady speed of 70 mph (113 km/h) according to the SAE J2982 Riding Range Test Procedure. Actual range will vary based upon riding conditions and habits.

39 miles (63 km)

70 miles (113 km)

89 miles (143 km)

» Combined

The combined or “Highway Commuting” range calculation procedure is specified to determine riding range in urban areas when operation consists of 50% stop-and-go operation and 50% operation on urban freeways under levels of congestion that allow for quasi-steady speeds of 70 mph (113 km/h). This estimate is provided following the SAE J2982 Riding Range Test Procedure. Actual range will vary based upon riding conditions and habits.

53 miles (85 km)

95 miles (153 km)

121 miles (195 km)

Motor

Peak torque

78 ft-lb (106 Nm)

81 ft-lb (110 Nm)

81 ft-lb (110 Nm)

Peak power

Peak power the motor can produce for a finite period of time. Actual power output may vary depending on a number of conditions, including operating temperature and state of charge.

34 hp (25 kW) @ 4,300 rpm

60 hp (45 kW) @ 5,300 rpm

60 hp (45 kW) @ 5,300 rpm

Top speed (max)

The top speed is based on the results of government regulated standardized testing known as homologation. Actual top speed may vary according to riding conditions and the battery's state-of-charge.

91 mph (146 km/h)

98 mph (158 km/h)

98 mph (158 km/h)

Top speed (sustained)

The sustained top speed is that which the motorcycle can be expected to hold for an extended period of time. This sustained top speed may vary according to riding conditions.

An electric motorcycle's controller is akin to a gas bike's fuel injection system. It precisely "meters" the flow of electricity from the battery to the motor according to the action of the rider's throttle and surrounding conditions, via a sophisticated map algorithm.

Nominal capacity is the most accurate measure of the amount of usable energy that can be stored in a vehicle’s power pack. It differs from maximum capacity because it is calculated using an average voltage that is more often ‘the norm’ rather than a maximum which is rarely seen.

About kWh: Where gasoline vehicles use gallons, electric vehicles frequently use kilowatt hours (kWh) to measure the total possible ‘fuel’ or energy storage capacity.

Typical charge time using the motorcycle's on-board charger and a standard 110 V or 220 V outlet.

Note that charge times to 95% are referenced for two reasons. First, with normal use, it’s rare that a power pack would be discharged to 0%. Second, "topping off" from 95% to 100% takes 30 minutes, regardless of charging method, in order to maximize battery capacity.

5.2 hours (100% charged) / 4.7 hours (95% charged)

8.9 hours (100% charged) / 8.4 hours (95% charged)

11.3 hours (100% charged) / 10.8 hours (95% charged)

» With Charge Tank option

The Zero S, Zero SR, Zero DS, and Zero DSR can charge up to 6x faster than when using standard, Level 1, 110 V outlets. This breakthrough comes your way courtesy of a game changing 6 kW Charge Tank option. The technology makes it possible to power up a Zero S or Zero DS ZF7.2 in about one hour, or larger batteries in about two hours using Level 2 charge stations.

1.5 hours (100% charged) / 1.0 hour (95% charged)

2.3 hours (100% charged) / 1.8 hours (95% charged)

N/A

» With one accessory charger

Zero's scalable charging accessories allow customers to add multiple standalone chargers (in addition to the existing on-board unit) for up to a ~75% reduction in charge time, depending on the model and year.

Zero Motorcycles generally recommends that only one charger be plugged into one circuit, including the motorcycle's on-board charger. Plugging multiple chargers into a single circuit risks drawing too much power, thereby activating the source's circuit breaker.

Some household circuits—including many in Europe—operate at high enough capacities to power multiple chargers. It is the customer's responsibility to first verify that any given power source is rated at high enough output to safely support the load of a charger or chargers.

Zero's scalable charging accessories allow customers to add multiple standalone chargers (in addition to the existing on-board unit) for up to a ~75% reduction in charge time, depending on the model and year.

Zero Motorcycles generally recommends that only one charger be plugged into one circuit, including the motorcycle's on-board charger. Plugging multiple chargers into a single circuit risks drawing too much power, thereby activating the source's circuit breaker.

Some household circuits—including many in Europe—operate at high enough capacities to power multiple chargers. It is the customer's responsibility to first verify that any given power source is rated at high enough output to safely support the load of a charger or chargers.

The distance from where the front tire contacts the ground to where the back tire contacts the ground without any additional weight on the motorcycle (Unladen).

56.2 in (1,427 mm)

56.2 in (1,427 mm)

56.2 in (1,427 mm)

Seat height

The distance from the ground to the top of the seat without any additional weight on the motorcycle (Unladen).

33.2 in (843 mm)

33.2 in (843 mm)

33.2 in (843 mm)

Rake

At ride height (1/3 suspension sag)

26.5°

26.5°

26.5°

Trail

At ride height (1/3 suspension sag)

4.6 in (117 mm)

4.6 in (117 mm)

4.6 in (117 mm)

Weight

Curb weight

317 lb (144 kg)

413 lb (187 kg)

457 lb (207 kg)

Carrying capacity

417 lb (189 kg)

362 lb (164 kg)

318 lb (144 kg)

Economy

Equivalent fuel economy (city)

Electric vehicle fuel economy is measured in Miles Per Gallon equivalent (MPGe) which indicates, via an Environmental Protection Agency (EPA) prescribed formula, how far an electric vehicle can go using the same amount of energy as is contained in one gallon of gasoline. Electric vehicles are much more efficient than their internal combustion engine (ICE) counterparts. An electric vehicle powertrain can turn above 90% of the energy supplied to it into usable motive power. An ICE powertrain can only turn about 25-30% of its supplied energy into motive power. The result is that an electric vehicle powertrain can operate at over three times the efficiency of its ICE counterparts.

Electric vehicle fuel economy is measured in Miles Per Gallon equivalent (MPGe) which indicates, via an Environmental Protection Agency (EPA) prescribed formula, how far an electric vehicle can go using the same amount of energy as is contained in one gallon of gasoline. Electric vehicles are much more efficient than their internal combustion engine (ICE) counterparts. An electric vehicle powertrain can turn above 90% of the energy supplied to it into usable motive power. An ICE powertrain can only turn about 25-30% of its supplied energy into motive power. The result is that an electric vehicle powertrain can operate at over three times the efficiency of its ICE counterparts.

This indicates the average cost to recharge a fully drained power pack. More often, riders will be charging a partially drained power pack and will have a lower cost of recharge. The actual cost of recharging will always be dictated by the amount of charge put into the power pack and the cost of electricity flowing from the particular outlet.

Specifications are subject to change without notice. Imagery may not reflect most current product specifications. Zero Motorcycles reserves the right to make improvements and/or design changes without any obligation to previously sold, assembled or fabricated equipment.